Jokes and jabs in a breezy old Iowa column
A satirical mosaic mocks politics and society with quips about airship ownership by Republicans and Niagara falls as a measure of human insignificance. A Cheyenne wife, a Nebraska girl’s eye correspondence, and a New Yorker’s railroad critique mix with a professor’s biblical and moral sermons.
Quarry prospect prompts rush for Wyoming building materials
A fragmented 19th century-style passage hints at a Wyoming quarry firm poised to supply rich and varied building materials. It stresses urgency to secure supply before market demand and mases or storms affect availability, implying rapid timber and stone usage driven by anticipated construction booms.
Birthday of Robert Burns celebrated by Cheyenne Scots
The Cheyenne Scots honor Robert Burns on January 25, marking the poet’s birth and celebrating Scottish culture. The piece lauds Burns as a genius of poetry and human life, praising his dialect and songs sung by Scots worldwide, and invites older residents to lead a communal singing of auld lang syne.
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Fort Russell Fears Debunked by Local Press
The Cheyenne and Wyoming press dismiss Fort Russell abandonment fears as a recurring bugaboo. They note past grandstanding by politicians, highlight support for keeping the post where it is, and urge residents to ignore rumors while trusting government prudence and necessary appropriations.
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Wyoming advertising board harvests publicity for state exhibits
The Wyoming advertising board notes growing interest in state exhibits at Lindl and Governores specials, highlighting a premier mine display drawing attention nationwide. Investor letters flow from capitalists seeking large land tracts for farm retailing, irrigation properties, and oil investments. a major Kansas quarry firm inquires about granite varieties.
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Comic Supplements Attract Criticism Over Child Impact
The Indianapolis Star launches a children page under Miss Helen McKay Steele to offer a well drawn, tasteful alternative amid broad condemnation of comic supplements. Critics warn vulgarity race caricatures and irreverence threaten moral upbringing and societal health.
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Bryan Declares Loyalty to Democratic Nominee
William Jennings Bryan delivered a clear emphatic statement supporting the party's nominee regardless of personal losses. He remains a powerful voice on the stump and vows to channel his influence to ensure Democratic success nationwide.
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Milwaukee's Socialist Experiment Faces Mixed Reception
Opinion in Milwaukee divides over the city's distinctive socialist administration. A reader urges individuals to pursue their own business, save earnings, and avoid investing in unfamiliar ventures without expert guidance.
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When tines cripple your business and debt burdens loom
A terse guide urges firms to brace, marshal assets, cut debt and face creditors with honesty. It frames risk as shared, prompting calm resolve and realistic action to weather dark clouds and restore confidence in open dealings.
Hank Fiankins Talks Politics and a Tribune Payout
In a city interview Hank Fiankins explains his stance on Warren and Mondell amid Tribune questions. He claims Warren is the top Senate figure and Mondell the leading House member, while joking he would challenge those views for fifteen dollars. He hints at securing payment from the Tribune and warns others to stay quiet.
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Oddities in the News of a Day
Danville court hearing on injunctions against strikers alleges no prosecution under Sherman anti trust law. Henry Agar of Princeton released from prison for embezzlement after sensational arrest and supposed river drowning. Carry Melones 10 held up by men claiming he is a stock broker, robbed of 50 dollars and injured. Mrs Henry Focht travels 6000 miles with a broken back after wireless notice to meet a steamer. Minneapolis firemen threaten strike over calls about an imprisoned cat. St Louis man Thompson shoots himself after claiming profits from stock speculation.
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